I listened to Jesse Itzler respond to a question on the one advise he’d give his kids, “Experience Life” he said. Using the analogy of a transport bus, our lives run on a bus schedule – with no stops. Whether you take a day off or spend time upset about not getting that promotion, life goes on. Because memories from the last decade feels like yesterday, the next one will likely be here tomorrow. What other way than to hurry?
Continue reading “In a hurry, patiently”Throw down the gauntlet, or not
I recently met with Zal, a doctorate student and chatted about his experience in landing a gig as Director of a Ministry in Zambia his home country. It seemed the odds were against him – for one, the opportunity attracts political influences as it deals with natural resources and two, only individuals from a certain part of the country held the role previously. None of these changed the fact that Zal was fully qualified.
Continue reading “Throw down the gauntlet, or not”Are you jealous of people who love their job?
I read an article from the current issue of Hinsdale Living magazine on Career Change and this question is one of a few considered as likely signs of disengagement. I’m always curious to learn about what other people do, and 9 times out of 10 I can sense passion or the lack of it in just a few words. This article went on to talk about inertia as a force holding us back from making a change and how to overcome it.
Continue reading “Are you jealous of people who love their job?”Make it difficult to quit
The rise and fall of ideas, waking up with a thought one day and laying it to rest the next. Granted this is the right course for some ideas, the odds are stacked against you in executing on the great ones. Don’t contribute to the odds.
Continue reading “Make it difficult to quit”Network, be selfish
Do you capitalize on your time at networking events? Better still, at any event. Some may agree that no amount of excerpts on the topic, speakers, workshops or breakouts; prepares you enough for the people attending. As you plan to attend, why not set expectations for what you hope to get out of the event.
Continue reading “Network, be selfish”I know my passion but…
There is the apparent risk with opportunities. Like most, you are not hasty to take the plunge – rightfully so. Though it is the one thing you are most enthusiastic about, the one thing everyone agrees lights up your face or changes the tone of your voice.
Continue reading “I know my passion but…”The relevance of your skills
Every job seeker is against a talented workforce. A workforce with tons of qualifying skills to go with. Skills enough to challenge the struggle to land a gig, making it real easy to overlook a wealth of experiences because they may not fit.
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